... Dry coughs are usually caused by: acid reflux, allergies, asthma or post nasal drip. If it is the acid reflux, it is often "silent" with no "traditional" reflux symptoms of burning.
Were you tested for pertussis (whooping cough) last time you had the cough? The nickname for it is the 100 day cough. I found when I had it that it lasted about 4 months. The "bug" symptoms... (1 replies)

... ce in a while, when I breathe in I hear a wheezing sound. It comes as quickly as it goes, and it may or may not happen again for a while. In addition, I have a burning in what can only be described as what feels like the bottom of my lungs. ... (0 replies)

... ed. I can feel my lungs they feel hallow. I don't know how I can feel both but I do. It's like when I breathe in it feels filled and when I breathe out they feel dry and brittle. I have massive burning pain in my chest. ... (1 replies)

... my chest irritates and the urge to cough increases. This is on the left side of my chest. After this irritation, the coughing increases with increased mucus secretions in my throat. ... (1 replies)

... rmal, just as I suspected. I go for a follow up chest x ray in the morning to see why my chest is still tight and my breathing is shallow. I also can't shake the drycough and the nasty white and sometimes green THICK mucous coming from my chest. ... (2 replies)

... let cool until it's as warm as you can stand without burning your sinuses. You can do that while you're getting ready for work, and then pour that stuff into your clean Waterpik reservoir and lean over the sink and pump. ... (9 replies)

... i woke up with a temp of 101, which maxed out to 102. Same feeling. Only coughed in the morning when i showered, really nasty yellow brown stuff came out. Didnt cough much all day, when i did there was a slight burning sensation. I even have a tender lymph node on the side of my neck. ... (6 replies)

... Since you're feeling okay right now, I don't think it's anything to worry about too much. But if you start developing symptoms like increased shortness of breath or massive amounts of blood in your sputum, definitely see the doctor immediately. You're an RN, you know that. ;)
Like you, I think this may be related to your dental problems. Once you get them pulled, wait to... (5 replies)